Dental Emergencies

Repair Knocked Out tooth

Having a tooth knocked out can be traumatic, but don’t worry – we’re here to help. Darch Dental Centre offers emergency dentistry for patients who have lost their teeth due to injury or accident.

Get Immediate Treatment For Knocked-Out Tooth

Teeth can be knocked out during contact or non-contact sports, automobile accidents, and falls.

A knocked-out tooth, also known as an avulsed tooth, is an injury where a tooth is completely ripped out of its socket. If your tooth is knocked out, it is essential to protect it and your mouth from further damage. Time is critical when it comes to saving an avulsed tooth. The longer the tooth is out of the socket, the less likely it will be saved.

Do not panic if you don’t know what to do after your tooth is knocked out. We’re here to assist you. Your best course of action is to find the knocked-out tooth and protect it from further damage. You can do this by gently placing the tooth back into its socket. If that’s not possible, place the tooth in a container of milk or saliva until you can get to Darch Dental Centre. We provide emergency dental services for knocked-out teeth, including re-implanting or replacing the avulsed tooth. Our dentists are highly skilled in the latest techniques for replacing lost teeth, and we’ll work hard to get you back to feeling like yourself as soon as possible.

Reasons to Seek Treatment for a Knocked-Out Tooth

When a knocked-out tooth is re-implanted or replaced as soon as possible, the damage is less likely to worsen. Re-implanting or replacing a knocked-out tooth yields the following benefits:

A knocked-out tooth can cause a number of problems, including the misalignment of the teeth and jaw and difficulties with eating and speaking. By seeking treatment at Darch Dental Centre, we can help in ensuring that your mouth maintains its overall function.
If a tooth is knocked out and not replaced, the jawbone gradually shrinks, resulting in a loss of facial support. Dentists at Darch Dental Centre use modern technology to replace knocked-out teeth and help you retain your facial structure.
Leaving a knocked-out tooth untreated can lead to infection and damage to neighbouring teeth. Our experienced dental team at Darch Dental Centre will assess the damage and take steps to prevent further damage to adjacent teeth.
Darch Dental Centre is here to help if you’ve recently had a tooth knocked out. Our team of experienced professionals offers dental treatments that will restore the beauty of your natural smile.

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Why choose
Darch Dental Centre

Our experienced team at Darch Dental Centre can deal with a knocked-out tooth quickly and efficiently. We know how important it is to address knocked-out teeth as quickly as possible, as this can help reduce the risk of further damage.

Experienced and Reliable Dentists

Our dentists at Darch Dental Centre have successfully replaced many knocked-out teeth throughout their combined 50 years of experience. Using the latest technology in dentistry, our experienced dentists will assess the damage and design the best treatment plan for you.

Easy Payment Options

Knocked-out teeth can be painful and stressful, and we want to make the process as easy as possible. Darch Dental Centre’s experienced and caring staff will work with you to find a payment option that best fits your needs.

Comfortable Sedation Options

We provide a range of emergency dental services, including sedation for patients who are anxious about dental procedures. Some patients may be nervous about having a knocked-out tooth, and we are here to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

FAQs

What are the possible causes of a knocked-out tooth?

Knocked-out teeth can result from falls, assaults, and multiple traumas such as vehicle collisions, but most often occur during contact sports. However, even non-contact sports can lead to tooth injuries.

Can I still replant my tooth that got knocked out?

A knocked-out tooth can be re-implanted if you act fast. The nerves and blood vessels that are damaged when a tooth is knocked out can never be repaired. However, the bones and tissues that cover the root can be reattached. Prompt and correct emergency action can save the tooth so that it can be replanted successfully.

How long do I have to wait before visiting my dentist about a knocked-out tooth?

We urge you not to wait. Please schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist right away. Re-implanting a knocked-out tooth as soon as possible increases its chances of embedding itself back into the gums. Your dentist must reattach your tooth to its socket within 30 minutes, or 60 minutes at the most. Over 60 minutes, the chances of successfully reattaching your tooth decrease.

What should I do when I knock out a tooth?

Immediately seek treatment if your tooth has been knocked out. The tooth will likely survive if re-implanted within 30 to 60 minutes in its socket. A knocked-out tooth’s chance of survival decreases after 60 minutes away from the mouth.

Pick up the tooth by its crown instead of its roots. Clean it carefully with water. Using your fingers, gently push the tooth back into the socket and gently bite down on it to hold it in place. If you can’t put it back in its socket, the tooth must be kept moist in your mouth, next to your cheek, under your tongue, or in an emergency dental preservation kit. You can also store it in milk, but regular tap water isn’t recommended because root surface cells can’t withstand long-term contact with water.

Where should I put the knocked-out tooth while I am waiting for my appointment?

Gently push the tooth back into the socket using your fingers, and then bite down on it to hold it in place. If you cannot place it back into the socket, keep it moist in your mouth, next to your cheek, under your tongue, or in an emergency dental preservation kit. You can also soak it in milk; tap water should not be used because the root surface cells cannot withstand prolonged moisture contact.

What are the risks that come with a knocked-out tooth?

An infection is the most significant risk when your tooth is knocked out. Bacteria can infect the exposed tooth socket, causing inflammation. This infection could eventually harm the re-implanted tooth. To protect yourself from infection, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics. Among the other risks are:

Loss of significant amount of blood
Damage to the nerves
Damage to the tooth roots

How can I avoid knocking out a tooth?

It is recommended to wear a mouthguard whenever you play sports, especially those that involve contact. By wearing a sports mouthguard, you can reduce the risk of injury to your teeth, gums, lips, jaw, and face